John D Crawford Primêre Skool
Rustdene, Beaufort West, Western Cape 532 m
Public high school
Beaufort-Wes Sekondêr
Rustdene, Beaufort West, Western Cape
Beaufort-Wes Sekondêr is a public high school in Rustdene, Beaufort West, Western Cape, in the Eden and Central Kar education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 404 learners and 41 educators, about 34.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Western Cape (1 088 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 83.3% of its 216 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
83.3% of the school's 216 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 221 | 158 | 71.5% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 196 | 140 | 71.4% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 216 | 180 | 83.3% | 88.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 404 |
| Educators (2025) | 41 |
| Learners per educator | 34.2 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 48% of 71 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 139363030 |
| Exam centre number | 1003351 |
Address and location
| Street address | Heuwelstraat Rustdene 6970 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 737 Beaufort West Unknown 6970 |
| Suburb / area | Rustdene |
| Town | Beaufort West |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Eden and Central Kar |
| Circuit | 7 |
| Municipality | Beaufort West |
| Ward | 10503003 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Western Cape open the year before your child starts school. In the Western Cape, apply through the Western Cape Education Department online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Beaufort-Wes Sekondêr
Is Beaufort-Wes Sekondêr a public or private school?
Beaufort-Wes Sekondêr is a public high school.
Does Beaufort-Wes Sekondêr charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Beaufort-Wes Sekondêr's matric pass rate?
83.3% of its 216 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 71.5%, 2024 71.4%.
How many learners are at Beaufort-Wes Sekondêr?
1 404 learners and 41 educators (about 34.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 48% of 71 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Beaufort-Wes Sekondêr?
Its EMIS number is 139363030. Its exam centre number is 1003351.
Where is Beaufort-Wes Sekondêr?
Heuwelstraat Rustdene 6970. It is in Rustdene, Beaufort West, Western Cape, in the Eden and Central Kar education district. Phone 023 414 2386.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.